42ND OLD FASHION DAY Saturday October 8, 2016 – 9:00 AM “Benton’s Oldest Festival” benefiting the Benton Senior Wellness & Activity Center. Booth space is available. Come check out the: Arts & Crafts, Food, Entertainment, Inflatables, Animal Adoption Trailer, Fire Department Smokehouse and Skillet Throwing Context…to name a few. Booth Registration Form 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off. […]
Archives for August 2016
Where in Saline County Is This? 082316
We’ve played this game many times over the years. You guys are pretty good at guessing. There’s no prize for being right except for being able to add to the list of times that you were right. So where is it? Previous “Where” photos:Â https://www.mysaline.com/photo/albums/where-in-saline-county-is-this
Secretary of State Calls Meeting 9/13 to Discuss Among Other Things a Monument by the Satanic Temple
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin, who serves as Chair of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, has scheduled a meeting of the Commission to be held in September. The Commission will conduct administrative business and review recent proposals that have been submitted to the Commission. What:   Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Meeting When:  1:30 PM, Tuesday, […]
Moderate Risk Sex Offender Changes to Benton Address
The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) reports that the sex offender listed below has registered a new address on the Sex Offender Registry. Offender Information RAYMOND ALLEN PARR 3400 BLOCK OF SILICA HEIGHTS RD BENTON AR 72015  Level: 2, SEXUAL ASSAULT – 2ND DEGREE Age: (DOB: 1977-02-26) Sex: M, Race: W, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown Scars/Tattoos: Tattoo Left Arm […]
Spook City Is Set for Oct 22nd, With Special Entertainment This Year
Organizers from the annual “Spook City” Halloween festivities in downtown Benton say that there will be special entertainment this year. Triple Threat, the trio of singers from Benton who recently rose to popularity from being on national television show “America’s Got Talent” have put out a Christmas album and Caleb Conrad from the group will […]
Saline County Mugshots 082316
Mugshots seen here are from the last few days of booking at the Saline County Detention Center. Having a mugshot does not equate with being guilty of a crime. Some faces will be seen frequently, since those on probation must check in on a regular basis. To see more information on a subject, click on […]
Saline County Court Filings 082216
The following cases were filed  in Saline County on August 22, 2016. CASE TYPE / CASE LINK / COMPLAINANT / DEFENDANT  CRIMINAL DIRECT FILED, 63cr-16-497 State V Travis L Skaggs CRIMINAL DIRECT FILED, 63cr-16-498 State V T Skaggs & T Richie & R Moore CRIMINAL DIRECT FILED, 63cr-16-499 State V William Jeremy Squires CRIMINAL DIRECT FILED, 63cr-16-500 State […]
Deceased Individual Found Among Ashes of Burned Saline County Home
UPDATE AUG 22 2016 5PM I’ve not received official word from authorities regarding the cause of this fire, but the 911 report states that it was arson, with damages in the amount of $20,000. ORIGINAL AUG 20 2016 9AM The Saline County Sheriff’s Office reports a fire crew working a blaze at a mobile home in the […]
“Ares,” K-9 Officer at Benton PD, Has Died
The Benton Police Department has announced the passing of beloved K-9 Officer Ares on Friday, August 19, 2016. Ares, although being on a heartworm preventative, had contracted a strain of heartworms last year. He went through a series of treatments and had been released by veterinarians to return to full duty several months ago. While no […]
Benton Foster Parents Accused of Abuse
Detectives with the Benton Police Department were notified early Thursday, Aug. 18 of a suspected child abuse case. The detectives are working jointly with the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division on the on-going investigation. Benton school officials notified Benton Police Department School Resource officers, and the Arkansas State Police through the state child […]